It is my tough luck this lad is in my barracks Get ready for some first class comedy. Then the Star Journal from Lansing, Michigan ruins his day. Nice short letter though. Fingers crossed for the 27th. Original Letter Transcript follows. Transcript For some context, War Updates follow the transcript.
Whose girl are you tonight? Well, they got the trailer!! On their terms too. She's got a new suit. I think it's his suit she has had tailored. Keep fingers crossed for that pass on the 27th. In the meantime, he's back on guard
I sure can get sick of this place. Isn't a surprise pass on a Saturday night supposed to be special? Well, some adventures just don't turn out the way you want. Stick to washing. He's getting good at that. Bernice, his older sister is
Hang the war effort. I hate to think the Packard is at risk. Damn the war. Fun fact: It was actually "Who Hit Nellie with a Flounder" as a running joke back in the 40s. Meatball worked too. Poor Nellie. Obviously an optional presentation at 9:00 at
Now Btry F wants a game. Apparently, the letter "J" is not used in military naming of barracks and such primarily to avoid confusion with the letter "I". At least that's what the google says. They're playing pushball and I found that
You know I only want one now. Holy Smokes!! Just one rifle and one kid. And you would think a new rifle would be ready to go. At least you get plenty to eat in the kitchen. I hope she's getting enough to eat. I wonder what her
Wow! Is that me talking? Currently the war is kitchen duty and football. At least for Dad. Plans are being made little bundles and Al's trailer. All you have to do is write to the bank and let them know you don't want to make payments
This Army is the — well let’s not go into that here. This letter has the most embarrassing joke - it is cringe. Maybe skip this one all together. Or not. You've been warned. He's so lucky he's married and happy. Keeps him out of
We are having fun now – life is fun. Oh, did something happen on the 7th that Dad should remember? He teases her so. They were married on March 7th so yesterday was their 7 month anniversary. He's stuck with his swan song, feeling low and stuck with kitchen
I find out how to spell furlough today. Furlough. We knew he'd figure it out. Back to guard duty on the beach. What an interesting time. Yes, IDLE GOSSIP SINKS SHIPS. What if the guy on the beach was fine but the little old ladies were secret spies?
Morale is a “rubberish” word. They've been keeping him busy so he missed getting a letter out yesterday. He had to sneak out for a mission to Nahant. Good work on the gas but think good thoughts for tires. Damn this war. He might not have the highest
It made me think of a fiery sunset. Imagine getting back to camp and finding you're not only late but you no longer have that nice cushy job. And they didn't even ask you!!! At least they covered for his shift but no more taking advantage.
